Joyce Frances (Berman) Ritch, 92, affectionately known as “Bub” to her family and friends, a resident of Tockwotton on the Waterfront, East Providence, RI since 2017, passed away on June 18, 2025. She was the wife of the late Marshall Louis Ritch.
Born in New Bedford, MA, on May 10, 1933, Joyce was the daughter of the late Max P. Berman and Bertha (Gordon) Berman and had lived most of her early years in Fall River, MA, until getting married and moving to Providence, RI, in 1954, and to Cranston, RI, in 1980.
Joyce was an elementary school teacher’s aide and school bus monitor in the Providence School System for over 20 years until her retirement.
Bub was dedicated to her family and loved them all completely and unconditionally. She is survived by and was most proud of her three children: Scott A. Ritch, his wife Christine, of Wrentham, MA, Sara-Ann Foster, her husband Harold, of Barrington, RI and Steven A. Ritch, his wife Andrea, of Glocester, RI; the light of her life were her three grandchildren: David E. Foster, his wife Monica, Adam B. Foster, his wife Heather, and Marshall P. Ritch; her heart was dedicated to her five great-grandchildren: Levi Foster, Ezra Foster, Shea Foster, Beau Foster, and Madeline Foster. Her memory is held dear by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other devoted and loving family members.
Her funeral services are to be held privately for immediate family and friends. Shiva will be hosted at the home of Sara-Ann Foster in Barrington, RI on Sunday, June 22, 4:00-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in her memory to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
For online condolences, please visit www.ShalomMemorialChapel.com.
